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Author: GladeValley.net Staff

John grew up on a farm in Frederick County, Maryland. He studied at Frederick Community College and University of Maryland Baltimore County. He writes as a freelance writer while raising his children in Walkersville.
Community Education 

Dottye Handley Ewing Civic Education in Middle Schools Fund Created

GladeValley.net Staff

To support civic education for Frederick County Public Schools students, The Dottye Handley Ewing Civic Education in Middle Schools Fund has been established with The Community Foundation of Frederick County and becomes one of its more than 740 component funds. Founded by Mrs. Ewing through her estate provisions, the fund’s purpose is to support annual programs in Frederick County Public Schools middle schools that teach basic knowledge about citizenship and its inherent responsibilities and the skills essential for active and effective participation in a democracy. These programs include but are…

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Community 

Wanda L. Baldwin Fund

GladeValley.net Staff

The Wanda L. Baldwin Fund has been established with The Community Foundation of Frederick County, becoming one of its more than 740 component funds. Founded by Mrs. Baldwin through her estate provisions, the fund’s purpose is to further carry out the Community Foundation’s mission by providing grants to local nonprofit organizations and scholarships to students to support their postsecondary education. Mrs. Baldwin cared deeply about the community, and through her generosity and vision for the future, the fund in her name will help ensure that countless students can pursue their…

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Glade Valley Government 

Walkersville Town Meeting on August 26, 2020

GladeValley.net Staff

The Town of Walkersville will hold a Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Walkersville’s Town Hall. Town Hall is opened to the public. The Town will also be streaming the meeting Live via Facebook.  7:30 PM – Call to Order – Burgess Chad Weddle Pledge of Allegiance Prayer Approval of Watershed Community Outreach Minutes of August 12, 2020 Approval of the Town Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2020 Approval of the Closed Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2020 ORDER…

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Glade Valley Government 

Planning Commission Hearing on School Requests, Marsala’s, and Planning Commission Ordinance

GladeValley.net Staff

The Walkersville Planning Commission Meeting will be held Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall. This meeting will not be held Live on Facebook. Any questions may be submitted by email to walkersvilleplanner@comcast.net.  Agenda Minutes:  July 28, 2020 meeting Site Plan detail:  Final sign package, Rock Creek School, Walkersville Middle School, 55 and 55A West Frederick Street Building change of use site plan:  former Walkersville Library to be offices for Frederick County Public Schools, 57 West Frederick Street Site plan discussion:  Marsala’s-plan to re-open restaurant, 1 East Frederick…

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